Fort Concho And The Texas Frontier

J. EVETTS HALEY

Publication: San Angelo Standard-Times, 1952, San Angelo

First edition. 8vo. Cloth, 352 pp., illus., 4 maps & diagram of the fort. Designed and produced by Carl Hertzog. Illus. by H.D. Bugbee. Maps by Jose Cisneros. A truly great history of the West Texas frontier. Haley reconstructs the life and operations of the fort through military records, personal diaries, and government correspondence, offering vivid portraits of soldiers, officers, scouts, and settlers. More than just a military history, the book delves into the social, political, and economic challenges of frontier life. It highlights the interactions with Native American tribes, the harsh environmental conditions, and the broader implications of military presence on the settlement and development of West Texas. "Fort Concho was not only the center of significant events; it was the geographic and strategic hinge upon which history swung. From this vital pivot swung the great campaigns that swept the Comanches off the southern plains, that blocked at last the renegade Apaches along the Mexican border, and that extended a generally protective shield across the heart of Texas...by the very magnitude of its stage and the vital movements of its time, it was destined to occupy a place in history."--J. Evetts Haley. "This is one of the best books about any of the vital string of federal forts established in West Texas to tame the frontier."--John H. Jenkins. A "must" for any Texana or Indian Wars collection. Tiny bump to upper fore-corners, else a fine copy. Dust jacket shows light wear to edges. Signed by Carl Hertzog.